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The book itch : freedom, truth & Harlem's greatest bookstore /

Relates the story of the National Memorial African Bookstore, founded in Harlem by Louis Michaux in 1939, as seen from the perspective of Louis Michaux Jr., who met famous men like Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X while helping there.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux (Author)
Other Authors: Christie, R. Gregory, 1971- (Illustrator)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Minneapolis, MN : Carolrhoda Books, [2015]
Subjects:
National Memorial African Bookstore > Juvenile fiction.
Michaux, Lewis H., > 1885-1976 > Juvenile fiction.
Harlem (New York, N.Y.) > History > 20th century > Juvenile fiction.
Picture books.
National Memorial African Bookstore > Fiction.
Bookstores > Fiction.
Michaux, Lewis H., > 1885-1976 > Fiction.
African Americans > New York (State) > New York > Fiction.
Harlem (New York, N.Y.) > History > 20th century > Fiction.
Description
Summary:Relates the story of the National Memorial African Bookstore, founded in Harlem by Louis Michaux in 1939, as seen from the perspective of Louis Michaux Jr., who met famous men like Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X while helping there.
Physical Description:1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Awards:American Library Association Notable Children's Bk
Coretta Scott King Honor, Illustrator, 2016
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9780761339434
0761339434